
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles recipe – 101 calories
Ingredients:
12 ounces best-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preparation:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, cream and butter; heat over moderate heat, stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
3. Transfer to a bowl and chill for about 4 hours (or until firm).
4. Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in the chopped peanuts.
5. Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for about 1 hour (or until firm).
6. Store in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.
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